# OS_GetTickLo

## C Specification

      #include <nitro/os.h>

      u16 OS_GetTickLo( void );

## Description

This function acquires the lower 16 bits of the tick value. Tick must be initialized with `OS_InitTick()` before calling this function. The tick value consists of a 16-bit timer counter value and the timer's interrupt count counter; `OS_GetTickLo()` returns the value of the 16-bit timer counter.

## Arguments

None

## Return Values

The lower 16 bits of the tick value.

## See Also

`OS_InitTick, OS_SetTick, OS_GetTick`

## Revision History

02/25/2004 Changed systemClock -> tick
02/24/2004 Initial Version